Re: How to configure the emacs tool-bar and other misc questions

[Elena]

On Dec 7, 1:12 am, Stefano Sabatini <stefa...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Another unrelated question: when I run describe-mode a new buffer is
> shown. If there is just one buffer it is split and the *Help* buffer
> is shown on the right side of the active buffer. If there are more
> than one active buffers the *Help* buffer is opened on one of the
> existing buffer, which is quite annoying since it may cover some
> buffer on which I'm working (and which I want to stay visible). So I
> wonder how I am supposed to customize the logic for showing the *Help*
> buffer given the current layout (e.g. a possibility would be to open a
> new frame, or always creating a new buffer without to steal visibility
> to an active buffer).

Do you want to open a can of worms?  Then go for it.  Out of metaphor,
don't try to tell Emacs where to show buffers, it's a losing battle.
You can save your windows configurations to have it restored after an
Help buffer has messed up things.  See 
http://www.emacswiki.org/emacs/CategoryWindows#toc4